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ย The Harrison Family Overview
The Harrisons are a suburban family with a mix of teenage and preteen kids, smart, resourceful, and resilient. They are normal humans, but highly skilled in survival, strategy, and combat preparedness (think resourceful, DIY, slightly over-prepared type). They have a strong family bond and a network of allies from Hawkins and beyond.
Parents / Relatives:ย ย
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Father: Thomas Harrison
Age in 1983: 42ย
Occupation: Mechanic / handymanย
Skills: Fixing vehicles, weapons crafting (non-magical), DIY traps, basic first aidย
Personality: Protective, pragmatic, level-headed under stressย
Allies: Local Hawkins residents, town officials, Jim Hopper, Joyce Byers, Murray Bauman, etc.ย
Enemies: Demons/creatures from the Upside Downย
Birthday: March 11, 1941ย
Mother: Eleanor "Ellie" Harrisonย
Age in 1983: 39ย
Occupation: Nurse / community volunteerย
Skills: First aid, herbal remedies, tactical thinking, emotional intelligenceย
Personality: Nurturing but fierce, good strategist in emergenciesย
Allies: Friends in Hawkins medical network, other mothers in town, Joyce Byers, Karen Wheeler, Ted Wheeler, etc.ย
Enemies: Supernatural threats, Hawkins government experimentsย
Birthday: June 27, 1944ย ย
Grandparents:ย
Maternal: Mildred "Millie" Collins (deceased), died in illness at age 58.
Paternal: Erick Harrison (deceased until 1985), known for his military experience and died as a Flayed citizen of the Mind Flayer at the age of 69.
Children / Main OCs:
1. Eli Harrison (Jaeden Martell)ย
Age in 1983: 12 (preteen)ย ย
Birthday: April 3, 1971
Skills: Tactical thinking, stealth, hacking into basic tech, skateboarding, marksmanship (air rifles), parkourย
Personality: Smart, introverted, cautious but curiousย
Weapons: Slingshot, homemade gadgets, knives, BB gunย
Allies: Siblings, Hawkins kids (Will, Max, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, Nancy, Steve, Robin), some town adultsย
Enemies: Demogorgons, Mind Flayer minions, bulliesย
Abilities: Great problem-solving under stress, survival instinctsย
Notes: Often the one to spot traps and avoid danger; very protective of younger siblings, intelligence
Powers: Telekinesis, Lightning & Telepathy (Season 2-5)
2. Maya Harrison (Lola Tung)ย
Age in 1983: 12 (preteen)
Birthday: August 16, 1971
Skills: Gymnastics, climbing, keen observation, animal handling (good with pets and small creatures), first aid basics
Personality: Energetic, optimistic, empathetic, slightly mischievous
Weapons: Slingshot, pocket knife, homemade smoke bombs
Allies: Eli, siblings, neighborhood kids
Enemies: Supernatural threats, school bullies
Abilities: Can escape tight situations, notices hidden details others miss, intelligence, attack training
Notes: Acts as the heart of the group, often boosting morale
3. Raelynn Harrison (Madelyn Cline)ย ย
Age in 1983: 17 (teen)ย
Birthday: February 9, 1966
Skills: Archery, horseback riding, tactical leadership, firearms basics, hunting
Personality: Independent, confident, headstrong, sometimes stubborn
Weapons: Bow & arrow, knives, handgun (later in story, responsibly used), slingshot
Allies: Siblings, Hawkins teenagers, local hunters
Enemies: Supernatural creatures, rival teens, Mind Flayer minions
Abilities: Excellent sharpshooter, physically strong, resourceful
Notes: Often takes the lead in planning attacks or defense strategies
4. Jackson "Jax" Harrison (Drew)
Age in 1983: 18 (teen)
Birthday: October 5, 1965
Skills: Boxing, hand-to-hand combat, lockpicking, mechanical tinkering, driving vehicles
Personality: Rebellious, protective, witty, charming
Weapons: Baseball bat, knives, improvised weapons, small firearms
Allies: Raelynn, Eli, Maya, local teen network, Steve, Nancy, Robin, etc.
Enemies: Supernatural threats, bullies, corrupt adults
Abilities: Quick reflexes, very strong physically, good at improvisation
Notes: The "muscle" of the family but also has a soft side for siblings
5. Katie Harrison (Sabrina Carpenter)
Age in 1983: 15 (teen)
Birthday: May 20, 1967
Skills: Electronics, chemistry, lockpicking, sleight of hand, basic martial arts
Personality: Clever, sarcastic, strategic, slightly mysterious
Weapons: Homemade gadgets, smoke bombs, small knivesย
Allies: Eli, Maya, Raelynn, Jax, Nancy, Barb, Steve, Jonathan, etc.
Enemies: Any threats to the family, Mind Flayer minionsย
Abilities: Quick thinker, can disable traps or create improvised onesย ย
Notes: The "brain" in technical operations; loves sneaky tactics
Family Dynamicsย
Eli & Maya: The younger duo, rely on siblings for guidance but are sharp observers.
Raelynn & Jax: The leadership/muscle duo, often coordinating defense or offense.ย
Katie: Strategic planner, tech/chemistry genius, often assists older siblings in planning.
Weapons / Gear Summary:
Primary weapons: Slingshots, knives, BB guns, baseball bats, bows & arrows
Improvised weapons: Smoke bombs, traps, DIY gadgets
Protective gear: Basic leather jackets, gloves, helmets (from bicycles or DIY armor)
Tools: Walkie-talkies, flashlights, first aid kits, rope, grappling hooks
Allies:
Local Hawkins kids and teenagers
Family friends and relatives
Certain sympathetic adults in Hawkins
Pets and small animals that aid in sensing danger
Enemies:
Demogorgons, Mind Flayer minions, other Upside Down creatures
Government agents conducting secret experiments
Local bullies (mostly at school, small scale threats)
Ages Across Seasonsย
Character: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987
Eli - 12 13 14 15 16
Maya - 12 13 14 15ย 16
Raelynn - 17 18 19 20 21
Jax - 18 19 20 21 22
Katie - 15 16 17 18 19ย
Ellie - 39 40 41 42 43
Thomas - 42 43 44 45 46